[E13] Yuzawa-Yokote Road (between Yuzawa IC and Yokote IC) Implementation of night traffic closures

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August 2, 2019
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Yokote Management Office

NEXCO EAST Yokote Management Office (Yokote City, Akita Prefecture) will implement the following nighttime closures between the E13 Yuzawa-Yokote Road Yuzawa Interchange (IC) and Yokote IC due to pavement repair work.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation as this work is necessary for the safe and comfortable use of Expressway

1 closed section

Yuzawa-Yokote Road between Yuzawa IC and Yokote IC (upper and lower lines)

2 suspension period

September 2 (Mon) 2019 (Thurs), September 17 (Tue) (10 nights)

  • Preliminary Date: 2019 September 18 (Wed) to 27 (Fri) (7 night)
  • As a general rule, we do not work on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
  • Please be sure to check the latest information on websites such as "DraTra" when using the Expressway, as the closing date may change depending on the weather.
Image of closed period

3 closed hours

From 20:00 to 6:00 the next day

4 Detour

National Route 13 [Attachment-1] [PDF: 325KB]

5 Construction content

We will perform pavement repair, bridge expansion / contraction device replacement, and maintenance inspection.

  • Pavement repair
    Repairs damaged pavement.
Image image of pavement repair
  • Replacement of bridge expansion and contraction device
    Replace the damaged bridge telescopic device.
Image image of bridge extension device replacement

6 Information provision

Although it will be light rain, it will be postponed if there is a possibility of heavy rain and strong wind.
The decision on whether or not to close at night will be made by 16:00 on the day of the implementation.

Information such as road traffic information

  • DraPla", a site full of useful information on Expressway nationwide
    【address】
    PC version
    Mobile version (http://m.driveplaza.com/)
    Smartphone version (http://www.driveplaza.com/smp/)
  • Expressway traffic information service "Drive Traffic (DraTra)"
    NEXCO EAST Homepage "Construction Regulation Information" (Provides information on construction regulations in each region)
    Please see "North Tohoku" for Aomori, Akita, and Iwate prefectures, and "South Tohoku" for Miyagi, Yamagata, and Fukushima prefectures.
    It provides real-time road traffic information and traffic jam forecasts.
    【address】
    PC version
    Mobile version (http://m.drivetraffic.jp/)
    Smartphone version (http://www.drivetraffic.jp/smp/)
  • NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター
    24時間365日オペレーターが応対いたします。
    【電話番号】
    0570-024-024 または 03-5338-7524
  • ハイウェイテレホン
    電話でリアルタイムの交通情報(5分更新)を24時間入手できます。
    【電話番号】
    秋田局 018-826-1620
    携帯電話・PHSからは「#8162
    (公財)日本道路交通情報センター
    050-3369-6605(秋田情報)
    050-3369-6761(東北地方高速情報)
  • Highway radio
    Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    The section that is broadcasting is indicated by the sign on Expressway.
    Wide-ranging road information is provided in an easy-to-understand manner on monitor screens installed in SA / PA.
  • Twitter's official account "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" ( @e_nexco_tohoku ) Also delivers information.

7 Efforts to minimize inconvenience to customers due to construction work

[Strengthening of information provision]
In addition to the information board (electric bulletin board) on the Expressway, we plan to prepare posters and leaflets at each tollgate and standing billboards and leaflets for the rest facilities on the Akita Expressway (Yuda IC-Kyowa IC) I will inform you.

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